Want to See Obama Sing a Christmas Song With Santa?
- Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:18pm by
Billy Hallowell
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The Obama family had what seemed to be a wonderful time at last night’s White House Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Among the notable highlights from the event: the president’s overtly Christian message, his joyous singing with Santa and Michelle’s duet with Kermit the Frog (okay, it wasn’t a “duet” necessarily, but the famed character sat on her shoulder while the group caroled).
Watch these moments unfold, below:
On a more serious note, here’s what CNN had to say about the president’s Christmas tree address:
President Barack Obama delivered an unusually stark Christian message at the White House Christmas tree lighting Thursday night, saying Christ’s message “lies at the heart of my Christian faith and that of millions of Americans.”
“More than 2,000 years ago, a child was born to two faithful travelers who could find rest only in a stable, among the cattle and the sheep,” Obama said at the tree lighting ceremony, a longstanding White House tradition.
Clearly, the president made the true meaning of Christmas known — something that may serve as a surprise to those who disagree with his politics or who have questioned his faith allegiances. Whether the act was political or drawn out of his personal devotion to the faith isn’t for us to judge, though it should be noted that Obama did, indeed, avoid a more generic holiday message.
Below, watch the video of his full speech:
And here’s a substantial portion of the transcript (courtesy of the White House):
For 89 years, Presidents and Americans have come together to light the National Christmas Tree. And this year is a special one. This year, we have a brand new tree. The last one stood here for more than 30 years — until we lost it in a storm earlier this year. But we all know that this tradition is much larger than any single tree. And tonight, once again, we gather here not simply to light some decorations, but to honor a story that lights the world.
More than 2,000 years ago, a child was born to two faithful travelers who could find rest only in a stable, among the cattle and the sheep. But this was not just any child. Christ’s birth made the angels rejoice and attracted shepherds and kings from afar. He was a manifestation of God’s love for us. And He grew up to become a leader with a servant’s heart who taught us a message as simple as it is powerful: that we should love God, and love our neighbor as ourselves.
That teaching has come to encircle the globe. It has endured for generations. And today, it lies at the heart of my Christian faith and that of millions of Americans. No matter who we are, or where we come from, or how we worship, it’s a message that can unite all of us on this holiday season.
So long as the gifts and the parties are happening, it’s important for us to keep in mind the central message of this season, and keep Christ’s words not only in our thoughts, but also in our deeds. In this season of hope, let’s help those who need it most –- the homeless, the hungry, the sick and shut in. In this season of plenty, let’s reach out to those who struggle to find work or provide for their families. In this season of generosity, let’s give thanks and honor to our troops and our veterans, and their families who’ve sacrificed so much for us. And let’s welcome all those who are happily coming home. (Applause.)
And this holiday season, let us reaffirm our commitment to each other, as family members, as neighbors, as Americans, regardless of our color or creed or faith. Let us remember that we are one, and we are a family.
So on behalf of Malia and Sasha and Michelle and our grandmother-in-chief, Marian — (laughter) — I wish you all the happiest holiday season, the merriest of Christmases. God bless you all, and may God bless the United States of America. (Applause.)
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Comments (138)
rogue operator
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:17pmA new song performed by a friend “We Won’t Let America Die” shows exactly the kind of fighting spirit we need more of. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=z6hvmWDYiCY
Report Post »db321
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:04pmListen Big Ears – this year leave the Chairman Mao ornament off the White House Tree.
Report Post »Harry Assenback
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:24pm“Listen Big Ears” Classic! LOL
Report Post »TexasHunter
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:52pm@ DB – Good Song. Sad but true.. GTFOWEBAMA 2012!!
Report Post »WeDontNeedNoSteenkinBadges05
Posted on December 3, 2011 at 5:13am** “Clearly, the president made the true meaning of Christmas known” **
That, of course, is a TheBlaze lie. For the TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS, consult any encyclopedia — it’s the best kept secret in full view for centuries.
** “… a surprise to those … who have questioned his faith allegiances.” **
Report Post »“… Even the demons believe – and tremble!” – James 2:19 (Holy Bible)
Anti_Spock
Posted on December 3, 2011 at 8:24pmWhat the heck is this??
OBAMA: “More than 2,000 years ago, a child was born to two faithful travelers who could find rest only in a stable, among the cattle and the sheep,”
A child? Two faithful travelers? What an Idiot Obama is. Try this version…. More than 2000 years ago, baby Jesus was born of the virgin Mary, away in a manger, behold the on of God.”
These words Obama will never say… except when he is made to kneel before God and confess JESUS CHRIST IS LORD.
Report Post »15jgrant
Posted on December 4, 2011 at 7:50pmHey, Anti-Spock, better get the duct tape, cuz I’m pointing out the holes in your argument. First of all, what’s wrong with a little bit of mysteriousness. Even the people in the birth and resurrection club can say things like that. I thing the vagueness added beauty and meaning to the passage. Plus, just because the majority of wealthy white people (guilty) who are in the media are Christian, it doesn’t mean we should pass of America as the United States of Jesusland. A SEPERATION OF CHURCH AND STATE! IS THIS CAPS-LOCK RAGE RINGING ANY BELLS? The President is not a preacher. He is not here to teach the word of God to America. Jeez.
Report Post »lodgerat
Posted on December 4, 2011 at 11:00pmOf course no mention of the real reason for CHRISTmas. I’m shocked..NOT
TEA
Report Post »Cat
Posted on December 4, 2011 at 11:09pmBarry only believes in that slick character, Big Nick, because Barney Frank already pounded the slimy character, Krisy Kringle
Report Post »jkjk
Posted on December 5, 2011 at 12:44pmNo thanks!
Report Post »Epic Fail
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:16pmNo
Report Post »smokie
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 5:38pmMy first thought, too. He’s really bucking for the conservative vote- well, his stereotypical, cartoonish idea of a conservative vote.
Report Post »Now he’ll have to get another portrait of himself crouching in a duck blind, dressed like Ignatius Reilly and clutching a gun and a bible.
Benetto
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:11pmFunny he knows the words “Later on, we’ll conspire”
Report Post »PCistheDevil
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:14pmLOL! Grrr why is Kermit there. Why are the Libs and Progressives stealing Kermit. Time to impeach Barry. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yK1c5F1gy4
Report Post »FoundingPrinciples
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:22pmFunny, I always thought it was “Later on, we’ll perspire…”
Report Post »Tickdog
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:10pmUh NO! why would anyone want to see that idiot do anything but leave the white house…
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:25pmI was watching this instead of listening to Dear Leader. Report me to AttackWatch for being disloyal to the Chosen One and his sow.
http://www.cnet.com/8301-13553_1-10381206-32.html
Report Post »neverending
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:07pmDon’t even have to think about that one – a resounding NO!
Report Post »liberty_for_all
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:12pmYay! He said Christmas
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:34pmDid his head explode?
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:56pmObama’s lost many jews and many christians and his show of theater and phony faith make him look utterly ridiculous in his efforts to “reassure” faithful Americans he’s a christian. He’s an agnostic at best..likely an atheist. It‘d difficult to believe Obama’s a christian while he supposedly slept in the pews for 20 years as his “sounding board for his conscience” shouted “God d@mn America”. I’ve never attended any church where a priest or minister d@mned anyone or anything. It’s all a performance by Obama. The reason this lighting ceremony had Obama in a pronounced christian mood-as the article states (not surprisingly a first time for him in office) – is because he’s desperate to win back white, christian voters and jewish voters. He’s not fooling anyone but his own believers. With job approvals lower than any president in modern history I won’t be surprised if he puts a burqua on Michelle (probably the most welcome time a burqua has been used) for Ramadan and makes a pilgrimage to Mecca while donning a yarmulke and lighting a menorah for Chanakuh.
Report Post »db321
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:58pmIn the video Obama said he was starting a new tradition – Oh no your not dirt bag. I will never remember anything he promotes as a tradition – In fact after 2012 I will forget “whats his face” name.
Report Post »lodgerat
Posted on December 4, 2011 at 11:09pmYa but he almost choked getting it out.
Report Post »Mess23
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:51pmLook at that, Good and evil in the same picture. And no thanks, I will pass on the audio, I just ate.
Report Post »jzs
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:02pmOn this joyous occasion, in celebration of the Christmas season, let us all give voice to the hatred in our hearts of the President of the United States! God bless us everyone!
Report Post »PJRodman
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:14pmOh, I did it…clicked PLAY…that was the longest 1:34 ever. That uncomfortable squirmy feeling you get watching someone make an ass of themselves…ugh
Report Post »JLGunner
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:39pmWhere is Stevie Wonder? He’s usually at all these gala events.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:59pmYes JZS..because every Christian I know falls asleep in the pews for 20 years while his “sounding board for his conscience” and pastor yells “god d@mn America”. I‘m glad you bought Obama’s performance..but then again..you’re a lefty shill and an eggplant…you’ll defend the idiot to the last.
Report Post »hannahh
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 9:52pmcan’t stomach any of his videos or voice or mug, will never vote for this liar!
Report Post »lodgerat
Posted on December 4, 2011 at 11:11pmHe makes it easy to do…Merry CHRISTmas
Report Post »Harry Assenback
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:50pmHa! Look at the last seconds of the video. Obama not sure of the words and looking for the Teleprompter. Nice!
Report Post »wrazzlin1
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:50pmWas George Soros working the puppet on Michelles shoulder?
Report Post »PCistheDevil
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:58pmNo george soros’s hand was shuved up baracks rear.
Report Post »RejectFalseIcons
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:30pmNah i think he’s got his hands full with the strings on Barry O and Bernanke.
Report Post »IMPEACHBHO
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:49pmHe has no idea what it is to be an American, or a Christian.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kqVZUCRth0&t=18m33s
Report Post »Harry Assenback
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:49pmThanks for sharing the video. Very nice.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 1:57pmAgreed…it’s a show a performance.
Report Post »TheVoice1
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 10:32pmThank you so much for that link…. inspiring
Stand Strong United as a People America
Report Post »Cosmos102
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 10:53pmThis is quite possibly the best video I’ve seen so far. I even book marked it so I can pass it along. Thanks for sharing this.
Report Post »pamela kay
Posted on December 3, 2011 at 2:02amI loved the video, thanks. I posted it on my FB wall. As far as BHO latest lame effort to brainwash us to believe that he is a Christian, Yeah right…………….Could it be that he got allot of negative feed back over his refusal to mention God on Thanksgiving? Well, all I can say is it did not work Mr. President. You Progressives should be ashamed for using the muppets to endoctrinate our children.
Report Post »shirtsbyeric
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:48pmI noticed they placed the puppeteer behind Michelle and why was everyone so bundled up? It was probably 70 degrees out that night.
Report Post »war7412
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:43pmHow much did the ‘TAXPAYER”S pay for this ,plus ‘KERMIT??????????????????
Report Post »robbmeistr
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:43pmNo thanks. I‘ll wait for the video of O’dumbo singing from behind bars!
Report Post »SandyfromChesterfield
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:42pmSanta with glasses? Guess we have to be politically correct.
Report Post »shirtsbyeric
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:49pmHe’s covered under Obamacare.
Report Post »JLGunner
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:41pmWhat a joke. Trying to involve himself in an American tradition. “He hates America!”
Report Post »war7412
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:41pmOnce again WHAT is his FAITH????????????
Report Post »Carpe Diem
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 3:41pmHe’s an atheist.
Report Post »GodFamilyFriends
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:39pmMr President, Christ shall know you by your actions, not words.
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:39pmHe’s going to lose a lot of votes from his far left supporters over this…He actually said the words “Christmas Tree”.
Report Post »But the idiot who introduced him made me want to vomit. “…someone who never rests, someone who never tires, someone who never quits, and is a “champion for American Peace and Prosperity for all its citizens”…for a moment I thought he was introducing Mark Levin…but certainly not the little emperor obama.
One other thing…if I were leading a countdown to the lighting…5-4-3-2-1…at that point I’d be inclined to say “Merry Christmas!“ instead of ”Whoa!”.
What a repulsive creature.
derbys_mom
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:51pmthat’s funny, i thought he was introducing Santa!
Report Post »Dudley Do-Right
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:38pmI don’t believe a word of it. Last year when the Obama‘s hung Mao’s picture on their Christmas tree, they were celebrating the birth of their savior, Mao Zedong who was born on Dec. 26, 1893.
Report Post »UlyssesP
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:31pmLooks like he was answering the adhan with his Imam dressed in red robes. Which way is Mecca from the white house?
Report Post »Yeah, that’s right offended cry-babies. It’s a joke. Get over it.
lodgerat
Posted on December 4, 2011 at 11:22pmI got it..lol ;-)
Report Post »VinnieCCT
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:29pm“And He grew up to become a leader with a servant’s heart who taught us a message as simple as it is powerful…”
Leader? How about the Christ, the Son of God.
Report Post »RejectFalseIcons
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 2:35pmThis indicates that zero doesn’t believe that Jesus was the son of god, but was a powerful “leader”.
Muslims believe that Jesus was the son of god, but was a prophet.
Coincidence?
Report Post »NYHuguenot
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 11:20pmYou noticed too? His “sermon” was a leftist social gospel explanantion of the reason Christ was sent. It wasn’t just to serve as an example of what God wishes of us but to pay the price God demands for our sins. Good deeds do not reconcile us to God. Christ‘s deed alone is the propitiation that assuages God’s wrath. I tire of this “Governmental Atonement Theory” or “Moral Atonement Theory”preached in Leftist “churches” like the UCC Obama spent 20 years sleeping in.
Report Post »parmajohn
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:28pmStarting a ‘New Tradition’??
Report Post »randy
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:27pmI bet no one has the stomach to play this video…… I know I won’t.
Report Post »netmail
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:39pmExactly but I do think every Blaze staff member should be FORCED to watch it…on a loop. They are intentionally inciting gastric distress to this audience.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:40pmI wish the Blaze would let the story run for 24 hours and then tell us how many clicked it.
Report Post »Welcome Black Carter
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 4:44pmI’d rather have bamboo shoots driven under my toe nails…
Report Post »libertytreecaretaker
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:24pmNo.
Report Post »poisonspring
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 10:48pmThat’s what I was goign to say. Oh hell. NO!!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:23pmNO! I do not! It is all a fraud .. just like him.
TEA!
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:22pmNo thanks, I just had lunch.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:25pmWell I haven’t had lunch .. but I hope to soon … so me neither!
TEA!
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:26pmNo…I want to see Obama humiliated out of the whitehouse. I’ll see that footage in January 2013.
Report Post »kentuckypatriot
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 12:41pmLOL, I don’t want to see either! I just read the headline and thought… no, I’ll pass.
Report Post »welloddyfriggindah
Posted on December 2, 2011 at 3:23pmI had to cancel my GBTV because I was charged $44.95 on 11/17/11 and service was shut off 11/22/11…don’t know why. I’ve called and emailed a few times each, had my case ‘escalated’ 3 times, and been told I’d get a call soon. NO CALL…it’s 12/2/11.
I don‘t know what’s up, but I don’t like GBTV taking advantage of me. So, I feel I have no choice but to cancel.
ANYBODY ELSE having a problem with this??
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